Tomato fight: 40,000 people, 120 tons of fruit

August 29, 2012 8:59 AM

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Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, ... more

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Revelers play with tomato pulp during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers play with tomato pulp during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far ... more

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Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as ... more

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

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Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish ... more

: A reveler lays on tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

: A reveler lays on tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

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Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from ... more

A Japanese girl sits in tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

A Japanese girl sits in tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers throw tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually ... more

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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A reveler slides on tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of peoplee throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

A reveler slides on tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of peoplee throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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A Japanese girl looks on while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

A Japanese girl looks on while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually ... more

Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez, Ap/getty

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A reveler's hair is covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) less

A reveler's hair is covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on Wednesday in Bunol, Spain. Thousands of people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight ... more

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Revelers kiss each other during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers kiss each other during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away ... more

Photo: Ap/getty

Revelers kiss each other during the annual "Tomatina"... Photo-3382153.48170 - seattlepi.com

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Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as ... more

A reveler wipes tomato pulp from his face during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with at least 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) less

A reveler wipes tomato pulp from his face during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some ... more

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BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers use the public showers after participating on the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers use the public showers after participating on the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers wash in the river after participating on the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers wash in the river after participating on the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler celebrates being covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler celebrates being covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler is covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler is covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A girl stands under water during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A girl stands under water during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest ... more

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BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revelers are covered in tomato pulp while participating the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler jumps on tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveler jumps on tomato pulp while participating in the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers walk away from tomato fights during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers walk away from tomato fights during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people threw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveller takes photos during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveller takes photos during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town. less

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Revellers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the ... more

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveller sleeps waiting for the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato fight held annually in this Spanish Mediterranean town.

BUNOL, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: A reveller sleeps waiting for the annual Tomatina festival on August 29, 2012 in Bunol, Spain. An estimated 35,000 people throw 120 tons of ripe tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the 'Tomatina' now in its 64th year.

Revelers throw tomatoes during the annual "tomatina" tomato fight fiesta in the village of Bunol, near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from